Meet the Team
Chanette – Founder & Designer
Chanette has built up the JUKSEREI label to what it is now. From founding the label as a hobby next to her full-time job in 2012, to hiring Anne as her first employee and settling at the Choriner Studio in Berlin. It was her wish since childhood to create a jewelry label with simple, affordable and nickel free pieces and to grow organically with the right clients and partners. Chanette has made the transformation from founder to wife, to mother in the past years and if that's not enough she fills her time between the business and diapers with baking the most delicious cakes and pastries. She's the queen of hygge and if there were 48 hours in a day, we bet she would start a papeterie business. Oh, and did we mention she has a weak spot for everything christmas?
Read an interview with Chanette on the Danish Magazine ChriChri here.
Coffee or tea?
Hocus pocus, I need coffee to focus.
When are you ultimately relaxed?
When I can spend Christmas at home in Denmark with my family. It's so nice to relive my childhood during that period, keep the cosy traditions alive and show them to my new little family. I love to make Danish christmas cookies and cakes like æbleskiver and watch Disney's Christmas Show. My husband and I also love to get away to a small cottage in the middle of nowhere with a fireplace and watch the snow fall outside while curling up on the couch with a blanket and board games. Exactly like we did on our honeymoon.
A local recommendation?
I can really recommend Gobento in Prenzlauer Berg where I used to live. It's a tiny Japanese place where they serve Japanese Bento boxes: a home-packed meal typical in Japanese cuisine. Unlike the conventional restaurants, at Gobento you can bring your own drinks, there is only one dish on the menu and it's reasonably priced. It's creative, delicious and original. I'd recommend making a reservation because it is a small place that fills up fast!
Most worn JUKSEREI piece?
That's a tough question since I only make pieces I love to wear! Right now my go to piece is our Solar Ear Studs. Being a mom of two kids I don't always have much time to get ready. The Solar Ear Studs are something I can just put on and feel like I am a little dressed up even though I am not wearing fancy clothes or makeup.
Anne – Managing Director & Designer
Anne joined JUKSEREI as the very first employee and together with Chanette she transformed it from a small living room label to a well known jewelry brand. Today Anne, who is also Danish, is manager of JUKSEREI. She makes sure everything from the creative process, to design, logistics and customer service is running smoothly; always keeping JUKSEREI's mission in mind to have quality as the highest priority. With her background in fashion, Anne has an eye for colors and textures and continuously creates and shoots dazzling jewelry sets. She loves to paint her apartment walls pink and most likely ends her day sewing silk kimonos while sipping red wine and listening to smooth jazz. You could say Anne is the guardian of our taste buds here at the office, making sure there's a weekly delivery of quality coffee from Fjord, home baked, crispy croissants and sourdough bread from Albatross Bakery and occasional Friday beers.
What are you listening to?
Last Dance: “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” - Bonnie Tyler
While riding your bike: "Tiny Dancer" - Elton John
Red Wine: Cocktail swing jazz, 20s jazz, 30s jazz
Right now: "Tilted" - Christine and The Queens
In the Morning: "Dreams" - Fleetwood Mac
For Dancing: "It's My House" - Diana Ross
90's: "Stand By You" - s.o.a.p.
Which is the latest album you bought?
I bought my last two CDs at the same time three years ago. It was after a jazz concert in a backroom, behind a red velvet carpet in a dark bar in Brooklyn, NYC. The concert was amazing; French 20s - 40s music, played by cool, talented, local musicians. The room was packed with nearly only women (and my boyfriend) and I was caught up in the moment and by the surroundings. Therefore, I had to support them and purchased both CDs. The band is called Les Chauds Lapins ;)
A local recommendation?
I live in Neukölln, a Kiez that reminds me of the area I was living in in Copenhagen for almost six years. I enjoy the open-minded, young and multi-cultural spirit. It is very local and it makes me feel at home. If you are into jazz and in Neukölln, check out Donau115. This tiny shoebox-sized jazz bar hosts intimate jazz concerts and sets a perfect stage for nights filled with red wine and smooth tunes.
Most worn JUKSEREI piece?
I wear a lot of Jukserei jewelry every day ;) Most worn are the classic Grumetta Rings.
Say Hi:
anne@jukserei.dk
Janina – Office & HR Manager
Don’t mess with this radiant soul! Growing up with 3 older brothers, Janina knows what she wants in life, doesn’t take anything for granted and loves her big warm-hearted family above all. When she joined JUKSEREI, she instantly shared her focus and determination with the team and mesmerised us with her big, round, Nutella eyes. When she’s not organising, prioritising, aligning numbers or setting up contracts, she is taking care of every single one of our requests to make sure we all continue loving going to work every day. I guess she’s kind of our happiness manager, holding so many strings together and we couldn’t be happier! So if we say:” Focus, confidence, caring, golden chunky hoops (from Jukserei of course) and red lipstick” You say: “JANINA!”.
What are you listening to?
90's: Starts with old school hip hop (Wutang Clan, Dr. Dre, Nas, Snoop Dog) followed by the Backstreet Boys
(never ever N’ Sync) and ends with 90's Dance (Scatman John, Snap!, Haddaway)
While riding your bike: Safety first ;-)
Red Wine: Bon Iver, Nils Frahm, Angus & Julia Stone
For Dancing: TANZEN
Guilty Pleasure: Deutschrapppppppp (new generation)
Something special on your wish list?
I would be very happy if I could fulfill myself a little dream at my 40th Birthday: to buy a Vintage 1er Golf Cabriolet OR Suzuki Jimni. And because it’s too hard to make a decision, both!
Best concert experience?
Back in September 2017 I went to Moderat, when they played their very last tour concert at Wuhlheide (Berlin) before they took a break. It was the best concert experience I've had so far. The band was so overwhelmed by all the people standing in the stands, listening and dancing to their music. They were telling the crowd that they began their music here in Berlin years ago and dreamed about playing in the Wuhlheide some day... then their dream came true just a few years later. I think this moment was as magical for them and as it was for the audience.
What should you remember?
Inhale, Exhale.
An important message?
"One day it clicks. One day you realize what’s important and what isn't. You learn to care less about what people think of you and more what you think about yourself. You realize how far you have come and you remember when you thought things were such a mess that you would never recover. And you smile. And you smile because you are truly proud of yourself and the person you've fought to become."
Most worn JUKSEREI piece?
Birthstone ring April, Icon Hoops, Rope Bracelet
Say Hi:
janina@jukserei.dk
Sabrina – Wholesale & Online Shop Coordinator
When your nickname is 'Rodeo' you're just meant to be a fierce lady! Meet the Danish lady Sabrina who joined the JUKSEREI team to be in charge of our online shop & customer service. When she's not carefully packing your order or replying to your inquiries, you might find Sabrina in the roller derby hall kicking ass in her Berlin Roller Derby team as Ms. Rodeo. But her coolness factor doesn't stop there. She has founded her own embroidery label in Berlin called Stitch and Poke where 'Poodle Pool' and 'Mermaids who drink red wine' or 'beautiful women butts' are adorning t-shirts and sweaters. And if that's not enough, 'Rodeo' is also known for her DJ skills playing vinyls only with funk, soul and disco from the 70s, 80s and 90s. For bookings, just contact her, if you dare!
Coffee or tea?
Both! With our awesome coffee machine at the Jukserei office I drink coffee every day. Once it starts getting colder outside I drink a lot more tea, especially GHL (ginger, honey, lemon). This summer I've been having a serious crush on ice-latte, hehehe.
What are you listening to?
90's: Everything boyband, Aqua and Spice Girls, obviously.
Guilty Pleasure: Paroles, Paroles - Dalida & Alain Delon
In the Summertime: Spring Affair - Donna Summer
While riding your bike: Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush
10 years ago: Same as now, oldies :)
Red Wine: Django Reinhardt
For Dancing: Prince
Which shopping habits do you have?
I do some online shopping once in a while which includes clothing, shoes and roller skating gear. I think it's mostly in sale seasons. But I don't shop that much, so sometimes I can get the feeling that I don't have anything to wear (which surely isn't true!) and then I'll go dig in second hand shops to find some fun, 'new' things. Preferably vintage dresses with nice colors/prints in not too synthetic materials.
Most worn JUKSEREI piece?
Tube Ring & 2 Pollen Ring in Silver.
Say Hi:
sabrina@jukserei.dk
Julia – Marketing Manager
In Julia, JUKSEREI not only got another marvellous member of the team but also its very first real Berliner lady. Living here for almost 30 years now, with only some short stops in London and Boston in between, she’s definitely worthy of being called one of the few and very rare true Berliners of the city. Initially coming from a very different field – working for several tech-companies before – she is not only bringing a great sense for strategies to JUKSEREI but also a love for numbers, accuracy and loads of ambition for the development of the brand. In her free time she loves doing yoga and passionately listens to crime podcasts. She recently even started to learn Danish, meget fint!
Coffee or tea?
Green tea in the morning, sleep tea before bedtime and coffee throughout the day :)
Something special on your wish list?
I really, really, really, really, really would like to go to Burning Man festival someday – breathing in art. Experiencing the wild costumes, art installations and spontaneous musical performances would be a dream come true. I read a lot about it but I think it’s impossible to put that experience into words. So if anyone wants to sponsor me – hit me up!
What are you listening to?
10 years ago: Ben Klock and Beatsteaks
90’s: Spice Girls
While riding your bike: Sigur Rós
In the Summertime: Florence + the Machine
White Wine: Leonard Cohen or Paolo Conte
For Dancing: "Ready to Go" - Republica
Guilty Pleasure: Daft Punk
A local recommendation?
If you’re a fan of beautiful and natural bouquets, I recommend Frida’s Töchter in Berlin-Friedrichshain. I go there for birthday bouquets and I’m always super happy with the quality and creativity.
Most worn JUKSEREI piece?
Silo Ear Stud (gold and silver).
Say Hi:
julia@jukserei.com
